New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) will host a series of “Chat with Matt” events across the district on Saturday, March 21, providing residents with an opportunity to engage in friendly, open conversations about state and local issues that matter most to them. Joined by local elected officials, Assemblyman Slater will visit several community locations throughout the day to hear directly from constituents, answer questions and discuss priorities impacting th

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has been appointed by the Assembly Republican Conference to serve on the Economic Development Conference Budget Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 state budget negotiations. Budget conference committees bring together members of the Assembly and Senate to reconcile differences between the respective one-house budget proposals and negotiate a final spending plan for New York state. As a member of the Economic Development Confe

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is honored to receive the Farmer’s Voice Award from the New York Farm Bureau in recognition of his continued advocacy for New York’s agricultural community. Slater maintains an active partnership with the Farm Bureau and local farmers to advance policies that support the economic stability and long-term success of agriculture in the Hudson Valley. Slater has championed legislation such as the Farm Worker Housing Tax Credit (A00313), whic

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today celebrated the passage of legislation ( A.8087 ) establishing a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal, honoring veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Cold War. The bill amends New York’s military law to authorize the governor, in consultation with the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, to present a commemorative medal to individuals who served during the Cold War era, spanning from the end of W

Assemblymen Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown), A.J. Beephan (R,C-East Fishkill) and Karl Brabenec (R,C–Deerpark) joined Congressman Mike Lawler and Energy Secretary Chris Wright today at the former Indian Point Energy Center to highlight the urgent need for reliable, clean baseload power in New York as energy costs continue to rise and grid reliability concerns grow. The lawmakers pointed to the recent restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan, a once-retired facility that

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) today announced the successful conclusion of his third annual diaper drive, held throughout February in partnership with Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) and local municipalities across the 94th Assembly District. Diapers are a necessity for infants and toddlers, yet nearly half of families with young children struggle to afford them. Thanks to the generosity of the community, more than 1,600 diapers were collected this year—pro

In celebration of National Read Across America Day, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) visited the Brewster Public Library and the John C. Hart Memorial Library in Yorktown today to take part in a special story time session with local children. Read Across America Day, observed annually on March 2, is a nationwide initiative to promote a love of reading among young kids. Assemblyman Slater was thrilled to share a story with the children and emphasized the importance of re

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) today stood alongside Assembly Republican Leader Ed Ra and members of the Assembly Minority Conference to unveil the “Lights On With Energy Relief” (LOWER) plan—a comprehensive proposal aimed at lowering utility costs, strengthening grid reliability and restoring balance to New York’s energy policy. With electricity prices for residential consumers having risen 47.1% since 2019, Assembly Republicans outlined immediate relief measures fo

Somers, NY—Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) held a press conference alongside Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), local elected officials, highway superintendents and Department of Public Works (DPW) employees from across the Hudson Valley to call for a $250 million increase in state funding for local roads and bridges as part of the 2026–27 New York state budget. At the center of the proposal is the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), a stat

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) has been appointed to serve on the powerful Ways and Means Committee in the New York State Assembly, one of the most significant and influential committees in state government. The Ways and Means Committee plays a central role in shaping New York’s fiscal policy. It is responsible for reviewing all legislation that impacts state revenues and expenditures, including the state budget, taxation, bonding and other financial matters. As the c

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Yorktown Community Nursery School (YCNS) recognizing its induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry, honoring the school’s more than 75 years of service to local families. Administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Historic Business Preservation Registry recognizes businesses and organizations that have be

Slater Calls on Governor to Declare Energy State of Emergency as Electricity Costs Spike Statewide Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today joined dozens of his colleagues in sending a formal letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to immediately declare an energy state of emergency in New York, warning that unchecked electricity price spikes are pushing families and small businesses to the breaking point. Recent data from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) s

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) announced today he will once again host a diaper drive throughout the month of February to support families in need across the 94th Assembly District. Diapers are a necessity for infants and toddlers, yet nearly half of families with young children struggle to afford them. To help address this need, donations will be collected from Monday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 27 at drop-off locations throughout Putnam and Westchester counties in

For the fifth year in a row, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined students, teachers and local officials to take part in Operation Cupid, an annual initiative organized in partnership with United for the Troops that sends care packages and handwritten cards to active-duty service members stationed around the world. On Friday, Jan. 16, Slater participated in donation pickups at schools in the Yorktown Central School District and Mahopac Central School District, where

NYSDOT Region 8, covering the Hudson Valley, has the worst-rated roads in NY Assemblyman Matt Slater pictured at the press conference on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Assembly colleagues, state senators and union leaders from more than a dozen local labor unions to call for increased road safety investments in the upcoming New York state budget. Road safety advocates in attendance noted last year they were able to work with Gov. Kathy Hoc

Minority Conference Unveils ‘Fight for New York’ Agenda, With Focus On Creating a More Affordable, Safe, Prosperous Empire State On the first day of the 2026 Legislative Session, the New York State Assembly Minority Conference unveiled its comprehensive legislative platform for the coming year, Fight For New York , with policies focused on delivering fiscal relief, protecting taxpayers, creating economic growth and job opportunities and improving the quality of life for 20 mi

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) has announced his campaign for re-election to the New York State Assembly, representing the 94th Assembly District. First elected in 2022, Slater represents parts of Putnam and Westchester counties, including the towns of Kent, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Carmel, Southeast, Somers and Yorktown, as well as the Village of Brewster. Slater was joined for the announcement on Monday by friends, neighbors and community leaders who share a commit

L-R Putnam Valley Councilwoman Stacey Tompkins, Putnam Valley Supervisor Jackie Annabi, Putnam Valley Councilman Louie Luongo, NYS Sen. Rob Rolison, NYS Assemblyman Matt Slater, PVVAC Captain Cheryl Silvernail, PVVAC 2nd Lieutenant Cole Caulfield, PVVAC Treasurer Heidi Metzger, PVVAC 1st Lieutenant Sheryl Luongo Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Sen. Rob Rolison, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi, town board members and community leaders at the Putnam Va

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) today announced that two local libraries within the Mid-Hudson Library System have been awarded nearly $250,000 in state aid for construction and renovation projects. The funding will support critical upgrades to improve accessibility and energy efficiency. These allocations are part of a $44 million capital fund appropriation in the FY2024–2025 State Budget dedicated to the construction and renovation of public libraries across New York

Federal- and state-funded span near Brewster connects cyclists, pedestrians to Empire State Trail Assemblyman Slater pictured at the Maybrook Bikeway Bridge re-opening Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and Congressman Mike Lawler to view the new Maybrook Bikeway Bridge, which opened to the public on November 7. The county’s Department of Public Works oversaw the contractors, Harrison and Burrowes Bridge Constructors, as well as